Fotowatio to Withdraw from Solar Project in India Updated On Tue, Aug 21st, 2018 by Saurenergy Having the FRV’s solar project in Ananthapuramu Solar Park in Andhra Pradesh on sale, Edelweiss Infrastructure Yield Plus Fund and Actis LLP’s Sprng Energy have already indicated interest in acquisition. Arabian clean and renewable energy solutions provider, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) has planned to withdraw its only ownership in the Indian solar space. Having the […] Read more
Greek Island First in Mediterranean to use Renewable Energy Updated On Mon, Aug 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The Greek Island is said to have a winter population of 400 and that of summer is around 3,000 which relies greatly on the uncertain electricity supplies. Tilos, a Greek island between Rhodes and Kos, has launched its first ever solar and wind power plant in order to reduce reliance on non-renewable energy sources. The […] Read more
India Far from 100GW Solar Power Target: CRISIL Updated On Mon, Aug 13th, 2018 by Saurenergy The agency also stated in the report that with best possibilities the country would be able to attain 78 to 80 GW of solar power by the end of 2022 up from the current installed capacity of 21.65 GW. Impacting the solar sentiments of India, ratings and research agency, Credit Rating Information Services of India (CRISIL) has asserted that India […] Read more
Domestic Solar Power Industry Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Solar tariffs in India saw the lowest ever level of Rs.2.44 per unit in reverse auctions carried out by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) in May 2017 for 200 MW and again twice in July, 2018, for 600 MW in each instance. As per the final findings dated 16th July, 2018, in the investigations […] Read more
MNRE to Explore Possibility of China Joining Int’l Solar Alliance Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy International Solar Alliance is a treaty-based organization meant to promote development of solar energy in countries between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn. The government has asked Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) to check with its Chinese counterpart for possibility of its China joining the International Solar Alliance. The move is aimed at […] Read more
Nashik Municipal Corporation Buildings to get Solar Power Systems soon Updated On Fri, Aug 10th, 2018 by Saurenergy Nashik Municipal Corporation has already issued the letter of award to the contractor for installing solar panels at 16 government buildings. Under the ‘Smart City’ scheme, Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC) approves the tender for installing rooftop solar panels at various government buildings. Moreover, NMC has already issued the letter of award to the contractor for […] Read more
India Will Easily Attain 100 GW Solar Energy Target BY 2022: MNRE Minister Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE) has benchmarked the country’s solar capacity at 748 GW backing the solar energy target. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, it was assured that India, with all comforts, will attain the 100 GW solar energy target by 2022 and has already installed solar energy capacity of 23.12 GW […] Read more
UN Commends India’s Solar Approach and Plastic Ban Updated On Tue, Aug 7th, 2018 by Saurenergy Major advances are being made to better safeguard natural environments across the world, but more action is needed if the planet’s long-term survival is to be ensured. United Nations’ environment chief has commended the intensity of India’s approach towards the use of solar energy for electricity production. UN Environment Programme (UNEP), Execiutive Director, Erik Solheim […] Read more
Ind-Ra Upgrades Mytrah Energy from ‘IND-BBB’ to ‘IND-A’ Updated On Mon, Aug 6th, 2018 by Saurenergy The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term credit rating from ‘BBB’ TO ‘A-‘ and short term rating from ‘A3’ to ‘A2+’. A leading wind energy service provider in India, Mytrah Energy (MEIPL) has received a higher credit rating from the chief market analyst India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra). The rating agency has upgraded Mytrah’s long-term […] Read more